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Dana-Farber research reveals possible new target for treatment of sickle cell and beta thalassemia

That pathway involves BACH2 and NRF2 and was discovered using a large genome-wide association study that enabled an analysis of genes related to fetal hemoglobin from a wide range of ancestries, including European, African, and Asian ancestries.

5 Oct 2026

Simple urine test can accurately diagnose and track bladder cancer

A simple urine test devised by researchers at Stanford Medicine and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System can diagnose people with bladder cancer more accurately than current standard methods.

5 Oct 2026

Gut mRNA tech supercharges vaccine and GLP-1 delivery

From vaccines to gene therapies, mRNA medicines often rely on tiny fat-based particles called lipid nanoparticles, or LNPs, to carry treatments where they need to go.

5 Oct 2026

ASAC trial reveals aspirin fails to improve metastatic colorectal cancer survival

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and up to half of patients develop liver metastases during the course of their disease.

5 Oct 2026

Is a high-protein diet hard on your kidneys?

From temporary changes in kidney filtration to the competing nutritional needs of older adults and children, researchers examine when high protein intake may shift from adaptation to concern.

5 Oct 2026

Working nights for years is linked to changes in body-clock genes

Chronic night shifts alter circadian gene activity in female healthcare workers.

5 Oct 2026

Poor nutrition scores predict mortality risk beyond body weight

In a population-based cohort of 8,398 adults in Leipzig, Germany, poorer nutritional status measured using several laboratory-based scores was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality over a median follow-up of about 7.5 years.

5 Oct 2026

Shift Bioscience publication increases confidence in AI virtual cells for novel target discovery

Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, today announced the publication of new research in Nature Biotechnology describing an improved calibration framework for deep learning-based genetic perturbation models.

From Shift Bioscience 5 Oct 2026

Five lipids revealed a divide between active and inactive pregnancies

Staying active during pregnancy is linked to changes in DHA-rich placental lipids

5 Oct 2026

CN Bio announces expert speaker line-up and scientific program for inaugural Organ-on-a-chip e-Symposium

CN Bio, a leading Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) company de-risking drug discovery and development pipelines by enabling earlier, more confident decision-making, today announced the full scientific program for the 2026 'From Insight to Decision' e-Symposium.

From CN Bio 5 Oct 2026

ESTEVE CDMO expands U.S. capacity with additional $17.5 million investment in Morton Grove

ESTEVE CDMO, a global pure-play CDMO specializing in the development and manufacture of small-molecule APIs and pharmaceutical intermediates, has approved an additional $17.5 million capacity expansion and containment capabilities at its Morton Grove, Illinois facility, bringing total announced investment at the site to $33 million.

From ESTEVE CDMO 5 Oct 2026

Dr. GPCR and Eurofins Discovery join forces to advance GPCR drug discovery

Dr. GPCR, the global knowledge hub for G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) research and education, today announced a strategic partnership with Eurofins Discovery, the drug discovery services side of the same group behind the Eurofins DiscoverX products many in the community already know.

From Eurofins Discovery 5 Oct 2026

MedPharm inks deal to support global pharmaceutical company with commercial site transfer

MedPharm, a global leader in topical and transdermal contract drug development and manufacturing, today announced that it has signed a new agreement with a global pharmaceutical company to support the commercial site transfer and commercial manufacturing of their branded specialty topical pharmaceutical product.

From MedPharm 5 Oct 2026

Tirzepatide cuts fat mass by 35% while preserving skeletal muscle

Tirzepatide cuts body fat while preserving skeletal muscle in real-world study

2 Oct 2026

Eating walnuts daily may boost mood and shift serotonin-related metabolism

Daily walnuts improve mood and alter serotonin-related metabolites in young adults.

2 Oct 2026

Could the gut be priming the body for a more severe stroke?

Gut bacteria may prime immune cells to worsen stroke damage

2 Oct 2026

Why did religious celibacy evolve? Marriage and inheritance offer new clues

Across hundreds of societies, researchers traced how marriage payments, inheritance, and family structure intersect with one of religion’s most enduring evolutionary puzzles.

2 Oct 2026

Online approach helped patients manage anxiety after chest pain

The PACER study reveals that peer-supported CBT significantly lowers anxiety in low-risk chest pain patients, enhancing mental health in emergency settings.

2 Oct 2026

$Vitamin B12 deficiency was linked to higher fracture hazard after 50$

Vitamin B12 deficiency was linked to higher fracture hazard after 50

A study links abnormal vitamin B12 levels to fracture risk, highlighting a complex relationship beyond simple deficiency in middle-aged and older adults.

2 Oct 2026

COVID-19 immunity shows cross-reactivity against related bat coronaviruses

People who recovered from COVID-19 infection or were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are more likely to have immunity to other closely related bat coronaviruses that could have the potential to threaten future human health.

1 Oct 2026